Message-ID: <Pine.SUN.3.91-FP.960103210311.22043B-100000@cap1.capaccess.org> Date: Wed, 3 Jan 1996 21:07:14 -0500 From: "Robert D. Haslach" <mailto:rhaslach@CAPACCESS.ORG> Subject: Re: Computers for Africa To: Multiple recipients of list DEVEL-L <mailto:DEVEL-L@AMERICAN.EDU>
These computers are not trash. They are and remain the only reliable, full-size keyboard, AA-battery powered, computer. They have built in word processor, 300baud modem (plenty fast for local lines in the dozen African countries where I've worked), and a great survivability. They don't use floppies. They have a very simple computer-to-computer transfer protocol, and, all in all, are a terrific bargain. They can also be used as a great terminal for a packet radio set-up, can program in BASIC. and a whole lot of other things. Sure they operate at 3.5 mhz , but that is plenty fast for the application. Oh yeah, they can read email via the built in terminal program. I have two an M100 and an M102. I'm keeping mine and use them daily ... about 2.5 lbs worth.Regards, Robert D. Haslach Bye